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Local Budget Concerns: Jefferson County Faces Deficit Ahead

County Budget Shifts From Surplus To Deficit The Independent Observer | Friday, June 13, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Independent Observer reports that the budget forecast for the Jefferson County Commission reveals a troubling shift from surplus to deficit. As expenses begin to surpass revenues in the coming years, officials may

Juneteenth Celebrations Set for Martinsburg and Charles Town

Juneteenth celebrations planned for next week in Jefferson County The Journal | Friday, June 13, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Communities in the Eastern Panhandle, including Martinsburg and Charles Town, are gearing up for Juneteenth celebrations on June 19, marking the day when enslaved individuals in Texas were declared free. Events will

Martinsburg Police Logs Capture Weekend Incidents

Police Logs for June 13 The Journal | Thursday, June 12, 2025 By Staff The Journal reports on recent incidents reported by the Martinsburg City Police and Jefferson County Law Enforcement during the weekend of June 10-11, highlighting a range of activities from arrests on W. Race St. to multiple vehicle

Charles Town Commission Advances Courthouse Plans Amid Criticism

JCC raises impact fees as it moves toward securing $16M building bond; Commission defends $35M facility purchase, upgrade against critics The Spirit of Jefferson | Thursday, June 12, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Spirit of Jefferson reports that the local commission in Charles Town is moving forward with plans to purchase

Juneteenth Festivities in Martinsburg and Charles Town

Juneteenth celebrations planned for next week in Jefferson County The Journal | Thursday, June 12, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Communities across the Eastern Panhandle are gearing up for Juneteenth celebrations from June 19, highlighted by events in Martinsburg and Charles Town. Papa's Chicken and Ribs, a local eatery, is

Rescheduled 'Bark in the Park' Fundraiser in Charles Town

Animal Welfare Society “Bark in the Park” Fundraiser rescheduled for June 21st The Journal | Thursday, June 12, 2025 By Staff The Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County has rescheduled its popular 'Bark in the Park' fundraiser to June 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at

Bark in the Park Rescheduled While Community Engages in Cleanup

Around the Region - June 12, 2025 The Journal | Thursday, June 12, 2025 By Staff In a recent update from The Journal, the Animal Welfare Society has rescheduled the Bark in the Park event in Charles Town to June 21 due to weather concerns, set to include various activities like